i dont know if i have social anxiety or not...

07/01/25 6:13pm

half the time i am EXTREMELY like socially anxious and like cant even leave the house and the other half of the time i could leave the house and basically do anything, and i wouldn't feel slightly anxious. Do i have social anxiety or not???

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Dev Murphy
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07/01/25 7:41pm

I'm so sorry you're going through this! Based on what you said, it does sound like you're dealing with social anxiety. Keep in mind that your symptoms don't have to be 24/7 to be severe, and you might be more likely to experience anxiety in certain situations. So just because you feel fine sometimes, it doesn't mean your social anxiety is "no big deal" or not worth addressing.

For instance, maybe you're fine with good friends, but anxious around people you don't know well. Moreover, if something happens that leaves you feeling insecure or unsafe (say, you got turned down for a job you wanted), it may trigger anxiety. The cause of anxiety could even be as simple as the weather shifting. It might help to track when you experience social anxiety and what else is going on in your life at the time. You may notice patterns that can help you prepare.

Everyone deals with social anxiety now and then, but if you struggle with it often enough that it disrupts your daily life, or if it's really severe (if you're not able to leave the house, it sounds like it could be), it may be worth making an appointment with a therapist or counselor to talk about what you're going through. I'd also recommend taking our social anxiety test —it may help illuminate things and give you a better sense of next steps to take. Good luck, and remember, you're not alone in this!

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Rebecca Tenzer, MAT, MA, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS, CCATP, CCFP
Clinical Therapist & Adjunct Professor

07/08/25 9:01pm

There’s a difference between having a diagnosis of social anxiety, and just kind of being nervous when socializing with new people. Are you avoiding social situations because you’re afraid? Do you have a disproportionate fear in social settings? Do you have social distress or panic attacks when out? These could be signs that you have something going on that’s more than just nerves around new people.

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Lil_yammie_lover

08/01/25 7:14am

no i mean i could feel fine meeting new people one day and could basically do the most embarrassing thing in public, but then I would get very anxious it is actually extraordinarily confusing .......... :)

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Itsss Amyyyy!

07/03/25 1:55am

I have a problem! When I'm like lets say for example practicing something like at home or somewhere or you anywhere like I'm doing a good job but like when It come's to actual reality like I have to go to the tryouts, perform or something like that I do worse or I could do better. Help? And don't worry your not alone in this, I have it too :)

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Fzmuhammad

07/04/25 9:35am

You're not alone in feeling this way. What you're describing sounds like it could be social anxiety, but it's also possible it's tied to other factors like mood, energy levels, or even something like situational anxiety. Social anxiety doesn’t always show up the same way all the time for some people; it can fluctuate a lot based on stress, sleep, hormones, or even just what’s going on in life.
If it’s affecting your ability to function or causing distress, it might be worth talking to a therapist or mental health professional. They can help figure out what’s going on and give you tools to manage it.
You're doing the right thing by reaching out and questioning it. That’s a solid first step.

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